then the unexpected, (to those who are new to my builds ), happened. the last round of polish was the last round for the fp. when i hardened the tip, i didn't do it all. DOH, DOH, AND DOUBLE DOH! the rear piece, behind the slot that the retainer pin rides in, snapped, ending any further trials. when i drilled the retaining pin hole, it was off, so i made the slot a little deeper, to deep it seems. will post pics soon.

yep, just turn a new one....and harden it fully and correctly....lol. the main thing is it functions perfectly w/milsurp ammo. hoping it will break in after awile so it will fire the s&b ammo. not really important w/ price of milsurp right now.